Bachelor's degree holders in
Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy and those who are in the final or
pre-final year of such programmes.

Master's degree holders in any
branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent
and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.

Candidates in the second or
higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.)
in Engineering/Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year
Integrated Master's degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/
Technology.

Candidates with qualifications
obtained through examination conducted by professional societies recognised by
UPSC/AICTE as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed Section A or
equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.